Kerry Ahrend

About Kerry Ahrend

WHO AM I: I am a trainer, consultant, speaker, author, and career strategist. I educate, inspire, and empower people to meet their challenges with confidence. I provide training, coaching, tools, and strategies to increase the professionalism and productivity of organizations and individual contributors. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: My specialties include project management training and consulting, leadership development, team building, and career coaching. I have over 25 years in project management and 12+ years experience helping people find work that is more meaningful, fulfilling, and engaging. WHO DO I SERVE: My clients include a range of organizations and industries, both private and public sector, from Fortune 100 organizations to small entrepreneurial ventures. Additionally I work with individual contributors to develop their business knowledge, core competencies, and help them find direction and career satisfaction. I have worked with organizations such as SAS, IBM, AT & T, ABB, Cisco, Boeing, ConAgra Foods, LHH, World Bank, Qualcomm, Department of Veterans Affairs, Census Bureau, North Carolina State University, UNC, Johnson & Johnson, Glaxo Smith-Klein, UPS, Department of Transportation, Marine Corp. Intelligence, U.S. Navy, Chevron, Exxon-Mobile (Brazil), Turkish Aerospace Industry, and many others.PROBLEMS I CAN HELP YOU SOLVE: Through my training and coaching, I develop your human resources to increase clarity, vision, and productivity; develop high performing teams; and achieve your project goals and objectives through proven strategies and best practices. I prepare and position talent to meet organizational challenges with confidence, competence, and commitment. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I bring a diversity of experience and perspective, having worked with multiple industries in 22 different countries. The training, coaching, and consulting I deliver is practical, innovative, applicable, and effective. As a trainer I am energetic, engaging, and I empower your people to achieve desired results. WHAT OTHERS SAY: Kerry is a wonderful coach, mentor, and leader; an \'Expert\' in corporate training, process improvement, and project management.(Recommendations below)SUMMARY of SERVICES: Project management training/consultingCareer coaching & transition servicesExecutive coachingLeadership development & team buildingNegotiation skills & conflict resolutionCommunication skillsBusiness Process Analysis Change ManagementMyers-Briggs (MBTI)Strength Deployment Indicator (SDI)DiSCSHALL WE TALK? Reach out to me at

Experience

1. Career Coach Trainer Career Transition Services

   LHH

   Jan 2009 — Present

   As a consultant and career coach for Lee Hecht Harrison, an international talent management firm, I provide a variety of outplacement services. I conduct workshops to help outplaced individuals successfully navigate the job market, prepare a communication and networking plan, and transition into meaningful employment. I also conduct orientation and engagement sessions and meet with clients to discuss employment stategies.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  BA

• National Center for Paralegal Training

  Paralegal - Corporate Law

• Art Institute of Atlanta

  Interior Planning and Design

• The George Washington University

  Master’s Certificate in Project Management

• National Louis University

  M.S.

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Training Skills
• Negotiation
• Organizational Development
• Coaching
• Curriculum Design
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Curriculum Development
• Sdi
• Mbti
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Contract Management
• Team Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Large Group Facilitation
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Performance Improvement
• Management Consulting
• Performance Management
• Consulting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Staff Development
• Career Development
• Outplacement
• Quality Management
• Management Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Training Delivery
• Personal Development